CMH - SJO

$130 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$275
Overall average: $445
Spirit Airlines
Thu 1/22Sat 1/31
CMH - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$130
Typical prices: $200-$320
Spirit Airlines
Wed 1/21
CMH - SJO • 1 stop
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February
Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to San José (CMH-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to San José

Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 31
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6:06 am - 11:37 amCMH-SJO
6h 31m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 11:27 pmSJO-CMH
8h 57m1 stop
$275Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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6:06 am - 11:37 amCMH-SJO
6h 31m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 11:27 pmSJO-CMH
8h 57m1 stop
$284Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
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5:45 am - 12:22 pmCMH-SJO
7h 37m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 11:27 pmSJO-CMH
8h 57m1 stop
$286Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3
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6:06 am - 11:37 amCMH-SJO
6h 31m1 stop
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12:33 pm - 11:19 pmSJO-CMH
9h 46m1 stop
$298Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 27
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5:45 am - 12:22 pmCMH-SJO
7h 37m1 stop
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12:33 pm - 11:19 pmSJO-CMH
9h 46m1 stop
$299Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Jan 25 - Wed, Jan 28
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:22 pmCMH-SJO
7h 37m1 stop
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12:33 pm - 11:19 pmSJO-CMH
9h 46m1 stop
$313Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 31
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6:06 am - 3:20 pmCMH-SJO
10h 14m1 stop
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12:33 pm - 9:40 amSJO-CMH
20h 07m2 stops
$314Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:06 am - 11:37 amCMH-SJO
6h 31m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 11:27 pmSJO-CMH
8h 57m1 stop
$318Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
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6:15 am - 12:22 pmCMH-SJO
7h 07m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 11:53 pmSJO-CMH
10h 18m1 stop
$319Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 2
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6:06 am - 11:37 amCMH-SJO
6h 31m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 11:27 pmSJO-CMH
8h 57m1 stop
$321Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Columbus to San José, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Columbus, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to San José is February, where tickets cost $401 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $726 and $634 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Columbus to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to San José flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to San José was $130 for a one-way ticket and $275 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and San José?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus to San José?

    Columbus airport is called Columbus and the only airport in San José is San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to San José?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to San José, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to San José are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $612 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $555 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4253 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

10.0 ExcellentDavid, Nov 2025BUF - PHX
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Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Great. Seamless. Check in agent at kiosk international was amazing and extremely helpful.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Flight and crew were great. United didn't inform crew of immigration process which was disappointing!

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

Liked that it was on time. Staff professional and friendly.

Things were delayed a little. But that didn’t affect my plans. It was fine. I was surprised it was so full thanksgiving day. The crew were friendly and professional.

I appreciated that it was on time, safe and professional. I didn’t like that I wasn’t in a place where I had a window at my window seat. It would have been nice to know that in advance. If it was mentioned in the ticketing, I didn’t notice it.

My flight was delayed about three hours. I got home at 3:30 in the morning very bad experience.

I like that the crew kept us informed but we moved back and forth from gate to gate before the aircraft arrived.

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

Flight was canceled, huge lines to get baggage returned. Most other airlines had delays but not widespread cancellations like Spirit.

never ever fly spirit airlines you will be screwed in the end

I didn't eat, so I can't rate the food. Delayed set off was beyond

No free snacks or drinks. Freezing. Uncomfortable. No plugs or entertainment. If you fly to LA the make you change terminals with a slow bus. Awful trip that took forever. Terrible airline- maybe the worst I’ve ever flown.

I hope you continue to be one of the great company

Crew are always very angry and dismissive like they seem they are being forced to work. In addition, there was a long line for the bathrooms, and only one was allowed to be used. No reason was given for only one bathroom being available; apparently, the stewardess was more interested in using the jumpseat instead of allowing the customers to use the bathroom.

Very positive in both directions. Safe travels, nice staff, lost and found in fact found my phone under my chair! I was out of cash after my NYC trip otherwise I would've offered a reward for helping my day out immensly! Thanks you so much Spirit staff!

I stopped flying spirit as much because they are crooks and thieves. It's not like other airlines where you can at least get credits they just take your money.

Flight was on time. Friendly crew. Gate agents in the other hand were very unfriendly.

Uncomfortable seats and tiny tray table. Expensive snacks. Flight was on time and crew was pleasant but take me back to Southwest!

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